2003
Tender Touch
Michel GirardThe nose · 40 fragrances · also made The Most Wanted ParfumPortrait →

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Burberry  ·  Sold as feminine

Tender Touch

The quiet confidence of stepping into an elegant London boutique where the scent of fresh florals and warm musk creates a serene yet vibrant atmosphere.

3.81353 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
floralwhite floralpowderyfreshrosefruity
Tender TouchPremium · $100–250
51%Similar accords, often for lessApplejuice · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 10 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate47% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak6%
Weak8%
Moderate39%
Long lasting34%
Eternal13%
SillageModerate49% say strong or enormous
Intimate9%
Moderate42%
Strong30%
Enormous19%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine0%
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Unisex0%
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Feminine100%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2003 by Michel Girard for Burberry, Tender Touch is a Floral fragrance that marries the freshness of citrus and green mandarin with the warmth of rose and white florals. The composition opens with litchi and orange, giving way to a heart of violet, false jasmine, and peony, before settling into a base of musk, iris, sandalwood, and amber. This fragrance embodies the brand's commitment to elegance and sophistication, offering a blend that is both fresh and enveloping.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a lingering warmth. The citrus and green mandarin notes are bright but fleeting, so layering with a touch of the woody base will ensure lasting comfort throughout the day.

Fig. 01 — Tender Touch, Burberry

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Michel Girard portrait
03 · The nose

Michel Girard

A Grasse childhood, a global career

Born in 1957 and raised in Grasse, Michel Girard graduated from Lycée Fénelon in 1974 and built his early career at Robertet before becoming a Senior Perfumer at Quest International in 1986.

40fragrances
1957born
Frenchnationality

Designer Burberry

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Tender TouchThe originalTender TouchBurberry · Premium · $100–250
51%MatchZara · 2012ApplejuiceShares 6 of its 10 notesunder $40★ 3.92 (2,395)
Tender TouchL Eau d Issey Une Goutte de Nuage
Try it layered

With Issey Miyake L Eau d Issey Une Goutte de Nuage

Adds green, musky and ozonic; shares rose and musk.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.81/ 5 · 353 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 21%.

Love28%
Like47%
OK4%
Dislike20%
Hate1%
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